Converting Heat-N-Glo propane to wood stove- HELP!

[pcs2011]

We recently purchased a home that has a vented heat-n-glo propane fireplace in the master bedroom (see photos). We used it for most of last winter but find the cost to be too much. We used a wood stove in our previous home and could heat most of the house at very little cost.

My Question: Could I have someone modify the heat-n-glo (basically rip out the guts) and install a small wood stove in its place? Has anyone done this? Would be glad to hear any suggestions.
Thanks in advance,
Pete

 

[begreen]

No, it can not be modified, it would need to be replaced including the chimney piping and you may have to get a special variance to get a wood heater approved for use in the bedroom.

 

[pcs2011]

No, it can not be modified, it would need to be replaced including the chimney piping and you may have to get a special variance to get a wood heater approved for use in the bedroom.

Thanks for response.
By replaced do mean the entire stone front also or just the internals?

Go heads up on the possible variance....
Pete

 

[begreen]

I'm guessing this is a total demolition job. If this was my house I'd leave it be and just use it for an occasional ambiance fire. If you need good heat in that room, consider a mini-split heat pump instead.

 

[mellow]

Begreen made some very good valid points, you would be looking at ripping this apart to redo for a chimney that is rated for wood burning temperature, and more than likely installing a freestanding wood stove would be the best bet, you would be easily into the demo and install $3000-$5000 to do it right.

Not to mention others that have had fireplaces/stoves in their bedroom say it was to hot and they woke up dehydrated. Can't turn off a wood stove with a flick of the switch like gas.